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Jul 18, 2008 previously i read mulk raj anands untouchables, also an important book but fiction. In his preface to the hindi edition of the book, valmiki himself has stated the motive behind writing the autobiography. After retirement from government ordnance factory he lived in dehradun where he died of complications arising out. Jul 02, 2008 joothan refers to scraps of food left on a plate, destined for the garbage or animals. Valmikis joothan is his true life experience as a dalit.
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